Jagbir Singh Brar is an Indian politician from the state of Punjab.[1][2] He is a member of Shiromani Akali Dal. Brar won the seat of Jalandhar Cantt Assembly Constituency in the 2007 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. He is also former President of DCC Jalandhar. Brar served as a Block development panchayat officer before entering politics. Brar was appointed Chairman of Punjab Water Resources Management and Development Corporation in 2019 by the Punjab Government.
Jagbir Singh Brar | |
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| Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2007–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gurkanwal Kaur |
| Succeeded by | Pargat Singh |
| Constituency | Jalandhar Cantt. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, India |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (2023 - Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Shiromani Akali Dal (2006 - 2011), (2021 - 2023) |
| Spouse | Ravneet Kaur |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editBrar is originally from Sri Muktsar Sahib but currently resides in Jalandhar with his family. He did his schooling from Muktsar and then went to Patiala for higher education.
Political career
editBrar practiced law and later served as a BDPO before entering politics. He first contested and won the seat of Jalandhar cantt in 2007. He is a member of Shiromani Akali Dal. He is former DCC Jalandhar rural president. He resigned as PWRMDC Chief in 2021.[3][4] He represented the Jalandhar Cantt Assembly Constituency of Punjab.[5]
References
edit- ^ "MLA Jagbir Brar quits SAD". indianexpress.com. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Brar hassled by NRIs for ditching Manpreet Badal". indianexpress.com. 19 February 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Congress leader Jagbir Singh Brar meets agitating staff of PIMS". hindustantimes.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Brar,Dhillon join Congress". indianexpress.com. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Jalandhar Cantt. Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 29 July 2016.